SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Padres have promoted Erik Greupner to the role of President of Business Operations, Executive Chairman Ron Fowler and General Partner Peter Seidler announced today.
 
"Erik has been instrumental in the growth of our business since joining the Padres over eight years ago," Fowler & Seidler said in a joint statement today. "He set the standard for operational excellence within the organization and has delivered tangible results off the field. We look forward to an exciting new chapter for our business operations under Erik's leadership."
 
Greupner had served as Chief Operating Officer of the Padres since November 2016, handling day-to-day management responsibility for the organization's business operations. He previously held various posts with the Padres and originally joined the club in December 2010 as senior vice president, general counsel.
 
Prior to joining the Padres, Greupner worked with the international law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. He earned his Juris Doctor degree magna cum laude from the University of San Diego School of Law. Prior to attending law school, Greupner held sales management roles with Goldman Sachs & Company. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Wheaton College, Illinois.
 
Greupner currently serves as the Chairman of the advisory board of trustees of Rady Children's Hospital Foundation and on the board of directors of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce.